I've been at my new pre-op diet journey since June 2, 2011. I have to admit that I'm getting tired of the protein shakes and bars already but I used my first bundle from Weight Wise and I get to choose different flavors this next go round.

Tonight I had chicken fajitas. Ok not in the complete traditional sense but I had a 5 oz skinless chicken breast that we had previously grilled vacuum packed and frozen.

Using no fat cooking spray we sauteed up some red onion, green and red peppers and a few mushrooms to make up my 2 servings of veggies. Then we cut the chicken breast into strips and added it to the pan. I made guacamole from 1 avocado and 1/4 salsa with a teaspoon of lime. According to my food list I can have 1/4 guacamoli (although I'm not sure my little recipe fit the bill. I will ask my dietician.)

Once the veggies and chicken were heated through and seasoned we put it on the plate with my 1/4 guacamoli for my fat and 1 T lowfat sour cream (freebie).

This was really a great to get those flavors I was missing.

Id really like to know how your bread came out and what the final recipe was!

Thanks
Victoria

I myself have never been a big meat eater either and I find that after having this surgery 6 months ago what I tolerate most is seafood.... Like shrimp and scallops.... I can also eat deli thin sliced turkey and ham... and I can eat chicken that has some sort of sauce with it... You'll also notice that after having this surgery your palette will change quite a bit... things you liked before you may not like after.... or you may find yourself being a little more adventurous when it comes to trying out different cuisines now... like me! lol
Anyhow good luck with your journey!

Some surgeons have a required diet...some don't. Remember WLS is a tool so you'll have to change your eating & lifestyle. I'm not much of a meat eater either. What you eat will depend on how long after WLS, especially the first year. At 2 years out next month I still do not feel hunger. I eat 5-6 small (1/4 cup) meals per day. No snacks. Some high protein & foods I eat are: refried beans, greek yogurt, turkey, cheese, cottage cheese, fresh low-starch veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage), fresh fruits (I put into yogurt or cottage cheese), & lots of soups made with meat. (Even though I don't like most meat I can handle it when it's cut into small pieces & added to home made soup.) I try to eat mostly homemade foods. I often add unflavored protein into dishes...the family doesn't know the difference:-) Even at that I still do not eat enough to get in 60g protein so I also drink protein supplements. My most recent labs were 100% perfect so I'm eating right. Hope this helps.

Linda...thanks so much for this granola recipe...I can't believe that I have all of the ingredients!!  our grocery stores just carry different products here...so I'm really excited to try this one out!!  Patti K.